CDL GROUP OF COMPANIES.
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This is our official handbook website for current and new employees. You can find anything from policies, benefits, and more about the company.
Welcome to CDL Electric
We are delighted to have you as a part of our team, and we extend our warmest greetings to you. At CDL Electric, we believe that our employees are our greatest assets, and we are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.
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This Employee Handbook has been designed to provide you with important information about our company's policies, procedures, and expectations. It serves as a valuable resource to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a member of our team. We encourage you to read this handbook thoroughly and refer to it whenever you have questions or need guidance during your employment with us.
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At CDL Electric, we value Safety, People, Integrity, Accountability, and Excellence. We are dedicated to providing a workplace that promotes equal opportunities, diversity, and personal growth. Our goal is to create a culture of respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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As you embark on your journey with us, we encourage you to embrace our company's values and contribute to our shared vision. Your dedication, skills, and passion will play a vital role in our continued success, and we are excited to see the positive impact you will make.
OUR MISSION
Is to provide products and services of the highest quality to ensure the safety of our customers and employees.
OUR CORE VALUES
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CODE OF ETHICS
At CDL Group of Companies our values have helped aid in our rapid growth and shape us
into the company we are today. We make sure every deal we make is honest and fair. Our
core values provide all of us guidance when we are faced with an ethical question at work.
SAFETY
Safety is ingrained in everything we do. We care about the people we work with and take this
responsibility very seriously. Watching out for each other means speaking up, regardless of our
position, when we see someone working unsafely, we say something. When an incident happens,
we take the appropriate steps to find resolve. We all play an active role in creating a safe
environment.
PEOPLE
We care for the well-being of our people and help them grow in their ability to be successful.
Without our people we wouldn’t be the company we are. We provide the community with many
solutions so they have the resources to thrive. We are as transparent as possible and candid with
our customers to develop a trusting relationship.
INTEGRITY
We conduct our business to the highest ethical standards and take responsibility for our
actions. We honor our commitments by completing quality work. We avoid conflict of interest
and show loyalty to our employees and customers. We adhere to the law, regulations and
policies governing our actions.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We hold ourselves accountable and expect each employee to be responsible for their actions.
EXCELLENCE
We commit to excellence in all we do with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
We deliver the highest value to our customers with a sense of urgency. We don’t settle at good
enough, we encourage new ideas and continuous improvements. We welcome challenges and
believe in getting the job done right the first time and exceed the customers' expectations.
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY
At CDL Group of Companies, we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees. We understand this is an important issue and we strive to be a forward-thinking company.
If you ever have questions about our commitment to equal employment opportunities we implore you to reach out to Human Resources with your grievances.
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EXEMPT
Exempt employees are paid on a salaried basis.
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NONEXEMPT
​Nonexempt employees are paid on an hourly basis.
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REGULAR, FULL-TIME
Employees who are not in temporary status and work a minimum of 30 hours a week.
Employment at Will
CDL Electric Co., Inc. is an at-will employer, meaning either the Company or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause.
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REGULAR, PART-TIME
Employees who are no in temporary status and work fewer than 30 hours a week.
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TEMPORARY, FULL-TIME
Employees who are here for a limited duration and work a minimum of 30 hours a week.
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TEMPORARY, PART-TIME
Employees who are here for a limited duration and work fewer than 30 hours a week.
TIME RECORDS
Timesheets are completed thru the UKG system. Time sheets must be completed daily to ensure your time worked is accurate. Timesheets are submitted for approval Mondays at 7:00 am.
OVERTIME
Nonexempt employees will be paid
overtime compensation at the rate of one and one half their regular rate of pay for all hours over 40 actually worked in a single workweek. Paid leave, such as holiday, vacation, sick, bereavement time, and jury duty does not apply toward work time.
There are designated smoking breaks, along with designated smoke areas. You are required to use spittoons or approved containers. Don't spit on the floor, trash cans, or sidewalks. Don't smoke in personal or company vehicle while in the course of business. If you have questions reach out to your manager or Human Resources.
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POLICY
COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
At CDL Group of Companies we want all our employees to go home at night the same way they came in. We have some of the highest safety policies in the industry. However, if you do get hurt notify your manager immediately and seek proper emergency care. Report ALL injuries and accidents and document all accidents with photos and written statements. Failure to report could lead to termination.
INJURIES
All injuries need to be reported to your manager. If they are on the clock, document injuries and provide a written statement. If you are kept from work due to an injury a work-release, from a health care professional, will need to be provided to Human Resources prior to returning to work. If you need to take a leave of absence, contact Human Resources.
TIME OFF
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FMLA
Please read details for Family Medical Leave by visiting the button above.
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JURY DUTY
Please present any summons to jury duty to your manager and you will be paid for your time.
HEALTH AND BENEFITS
Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation. CDL Electric is pleased to offer a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family and your way of life.
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Eligibility
You are eligible for benefits if you work 30 or more hours per week. You may also enroll your eligible family members under certain plans you choose for yourself. Eligible family members include:
â–ª Your legally married spouse
â–ª Your children who are your biological
children, stepchildren, adopted children
or children for whom you have legal
custody (age restrictions may apply).
Disabled children age 26 or older who
meet certain criteria may continue on
your health coverage.
Choose Carefully
Due to IRS regulations, you cannot change your elections until the next annual Open Enrollment period, unless you have a qualified life event during the year. Following are examples of the most common qualified life events:
â–ª Marriage or divorce
â–ª Birth or adoption of a child
â–ª Child reaching the maximum age limit
â–ª Death of a spouse or child
â–ª You lose coverage under your spouse’s plan
â–ª You gain access to state coverage under Medicaid
or CHIP
When Coverage Begins
You must complete the enrollment process within 30 days of your date of hire. If you enroll on time, coverage is effective on the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.
If you fail to enroll on time, you will NOT have benefits coverage (except for company-paid benefits).
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Making Changes
To make changes to your benefit elections, you must contact Human Resources within 30 days of the qualified life event (including newborns). Be prepared to show documentation of the event such as a marriage license, birth certificate or a divorce decree. If changes are not submitted on time, you must wait until the next Open Enrollment period to make your election changes.
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Click the Learn More To find about addition benefits and discounts offered for CDL employees.
CDL Electric is excited to announce the introduction of an Off-Site Health Clinic. This Health Clinic is located at the Watco offices in Pittsburg. The clinic will be available to employees and their dependents as long as they are enrolled in the CDL Blue Cross Blue Shield company health plan.
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This will offer employees several benefits including:
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FREE access to a Physician
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FREE short term generic medications (limitations apply)
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NO-COPAYS
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ABILITY to schedule doctors' visits during working hours without the loss of sick time.
CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES
1308 N. Walnut St., Pittsburg, KS 66762
Email: hr@cdl-electric.com
Tel: (620) 231-6420
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